About Shawn
Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical help for everyday problems. She listens for what matters most and works with clients to set clear, achievable goals.
She uses straightforward methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to break down problems and build skills. Sessions include real tools for managing stress, anxiety, mood, and difficult relationships. Psychoeducation is part of the work - she explains why patterns form and how to change them.
How Shawn works
Her training includes a master's degree in counseling and a doctorate in counseling education. Over 12 years of clinical experience have included trauma, grief, addiction, and transitions like divorce and career change. That background helps when situations feel confusing or overwhelming.
Dr. Hysten-Williams approaches sensitive topics with empathy and respect. She supports people navigating identity, intimacy, parenting challenges, and caregiver stress.
She also helps with issues like body image, commitment worries, and anger that get in the way of daily life. Therapy is collaborative and goal-driven. Sessions focus on skills you can use between appointments, practical steps for communication, and ways to reduce symptoms.
The aim is steady progress you can notice in day-to-day life.
Shawn lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Shawn works with
The areas below are the ones Shawn selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
How therapy methods translate to online care
Dr. Hysten-Williams commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and notice habits that keep problems going. CBT focuses on spotting and shifting patterns in thinking and behavior so stress, anxiety, and depression become more manageable. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. She treats the choice of approach as a collaboration. Early sessions are used to learn about needs, goals, and preferences, and then she helps pick or blend methods that fit the person. That way treatment stays practical and responsive as goals change. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short coaching, or continuing work between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and let therapy fit around work, caregiving, and daily life.Start online instead of waiting
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